Street begging, fire-breathing remain nuisance in Vietnamese cities
In-Depth 14:25 12/07/2025Despite repeated crackdowns, the persistent issue of begging, often under the guise of disability or hardship, and fire-breathing continues to plague Vietnam’s major cities.
Apple ramps up recruitment in Vietnam amid strategic expansion
Economy 10:45 12/07/2025U.S. tech giant Apple is beefing up its recruitment efforts in Vietnam, signaling a notable shift in its global strategy as the country becomes increasingly vital in its supply chain and operational ecosystem.
Vietnam to start automatic VAT collection for low-value express imports in August
Economy 10:44 12/07/2025Vietnam’s customs agency will implement an automated system for collecting value-added tax (VAT) on low-value imported goods shipped through express delivery services, starting from August 1.
Vietnam names champions for 2025 MOS World Championship finals in US
Education 15:43 11/07/2025Vietnam on Monday announced the six national champions who will represent the country at the 2025 Microsoft Office Specialist World Championship (MOSWC) finals in the United States.
Vietnam’s southern province joins hands with Singaporean firm to boost logistics
Economy 11:30 11/07/2025The People’s Committee of Tay Ninh Province in southern Vietnam on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore-based YCH Group, a leading provider of integrated supply chain solutions, to enhance the province’s logistics capabilities across various sectors.
Hanoi to install over 100 LED screens for upcoming 80th National Day parade
Vietnam News 10:14 11/07/2025In preparation for the 80th anniversary celebrations of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), Hanoi will set up over 100 LED screens and a public address system across the city to allow residents and tourists to watch a military parade and march live.
Tourist killed in paragliding accident in Da Nang bought insurance, signed liability waiver
Travel 14:05 10/07/2025A male tourist who died in a paragliding accident on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Tuesday had completed all necessary procedures before flying, including purchasing accident insurance and signing a liability waiver.
UOB raises Vietnam’s 2025 GDP growth forecast to 6.9%
Economy 19:42 08/07/2025The Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has revised its forecast for Vietnam’s GDP growth this year to 6.9 percent, up from its previous projection of six percent.
Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index surpasses 1,400 points, sending investors into emotional frenzy
Economy 17:58 07/07/2025Vietnam’s stock market began the new week with a surge, as the VN-Index of the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange closed the trading session above the 1,400-point mark on Monday, a historic high previously reached in 2021.
Vietnamese goods set to gain stronger foothold in South America
Vietnam News 13:22 07/07/2025Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s ongoing working trip to Brazil has opened new avenues for Vietnamese exports to penetrate the vast and growing South American market.
Vietnam, Brazil set sights on $15bn trade by 2030
Vietnam News 13:23 06/07/2025Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pledged to deepen the two countries’ cooperation in trade and other sectors, aiming to boost bilateral trade turnover to US$15 billion by 2030—underscoring the strategic significance of their partnership.
